GRAFTING AND BUDDING. 



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the spatula, and the scion slipped nnder it, so that the top of 

 the splice-cat may be on a level with the transverse incision 

 in the stock. It is then bandaged, and the air exclnded from 

 the cuttings by the application of grafting-clay or wax. 

 Instead of a T incision, we might employ a plain bull's-eye 

 opening into which the scion is slipped, or it would be 

 equally easy to insert the scion under the bark by a sort of 

 veneering. 



Grafting with a Based Branch. 



Grafting with a Based Branch. 

 We have recourse to this method for the propagation of 

 some plants, more especially the variegated maple. Tho 

 proper season for this is in August or September, with a 

 dormant bud. A short branch (X) is selected tor the scion. 

 Anticipative branches are also serviceable. The little branch 



